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| Born | 19 October 1989 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6'1 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Robin Femy was born on October 19, 1989. He is a talented skier from Canada. Robin is best known for his important role as a sighted guide in alpine skiing. He helps visually impaired athletes compete in fast-paced ski races.
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Who is Robin Femy?
Robin Femy is a professional skier. He works as a guide for visually impaired athletes. This means he skis just ahead of them. He tells them about the turns and bumps on the course. This teamwork is very important for safety and success.
His Role as a Sighted Guide
As a sighted guide, Robin uses his voice to communicate. He gives instructions to the athlete behind him. This helps the athlete know exactly where to go. It's like being the eyes for his teammate. This special skill makes him a key part of the team.
Paralympic Achievements
Robin Femy has achieved great success in Paralympic sports. He has competed in many major events. His biggest achievements came at the 2014 Winter Paralympics. These games were held in Sochi, Russia.
Medals at Sochi 2014
At the 2014 Sochi Paralympics, Robin teamed up with Mac Marcoux. Together, they won three medals in alpine skiing. This was a huge accomplishment for the Canadian team.
- They won a gold medal in the men's visually impaired Giant Slalom. This race involves skiing through gates set far apart.
- They earned a bronze medal in the men's visually impaired Super-G. This is a very fast downhill race.
- They also won a bronze medal in the men's visually impaired Downhill event. This is the fastest and longest alpine skiing race.
Early Competitions
Before partnering with Mac Marcoux, Robin Femy also skied with Chris Williamson. They competed together at the 2011 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships. This event was a big step in Robin's career.
- They finished second in the men's visually impaired Super-G race.
- They also took third place in the visually impaired men's downhill.
- The pair earned third place in the men's visually impaired Super Combined race.
- They also placed third in the slalom races.
These early successes showed Robin's skill. They also highlighted his ability to guide top athletes.
